Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme" (PIC/S)

Together with more than 40 regulatory authorities, Swissmedic is a member of the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S), and thus contributes towards the international development and implementation of harmonised good manufacturing practice (GMP) standards and compliance with them. This includes participation in expert groups for the development of new standards, and organising and carrying out joint inspections in the field of medicinal products.